Shem Ngoche Steals the Show as Swamibapa ‘A’ Sinks Sir Ali ‘A’ to Claim NCCA T20 League Title

In a thrilling season finale to the Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 League, Swamibapa A emerged victorious, defeating Sir Ali A by a resounding 10 wickets at the Ruaraka ground to retain their T20 Crown in style.

The match was a masterclass by Swamibapa A, who showcased exceptional bowling and batting prowess without losing a single wicket.

Sir Ali A, who won the toss and elected to bat first, were restricted to a paltry 88 runs in 17.2 overs. Shem Ngoche was the star of the match, claiming 4 crucial wickets to help Swamibapa A restrict their opponents to a below par total.

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In response, Swamibapa A chased down the target with ease, thanks to an unbeaten partnership between Dhwanil Patel (56 off 47 balls) and Pankaj Sanghani (30 off 35). The duo guided their team to a comfortable 10-wicket win, securing the championship title.

Gill continued: "After winning all our league games and finishing first on the table, it was disappointing to lose the first qualifier (Q1). But we were confident that if we played to our potential, we could beat Sir Ali A in the final,” said Swamibapa A captain Sachin Gill.

"Our plan was simple - bowl in good areas, stay disciplined, and keep things tight. The boys executed that perfectly, and we managed to bowl them out for just 87,” he added.

Chasing 88, Sachin noted that focus was on staying calm and batting with responsibility. "We ended up chasing it without losing a wicket, which was a great way to finish the tournament and end it on a high," quipped Sachin.

Asked about his stellar performance that saw him guide Swamis to an unbeaten run in the League, Sachin highlighted; "Personally, it was a great experience leading the team to the championship, especially since we were missing some key batters due to injuries. Credit to the youngsters who stepped up, filled in their boots, and delivered when it mattered most. I’m really proud of the whole group."

NCCA chairman Kanti Rabadia announced unprecedented cash rewards for the teams and individual awards.

"This is the first time in history, the Association (despite lacking sponsors) was able to provide cash incentives to the teams and players," said Rabadia.

Swamibapa were awarded Ksh50,000 for winning the championship with Sir Ali A receiving Ksh25,000 for finishing runners up in the seven weeks highly competitive T20 league in Nairobi.

Meanwhile, Kanbis B secured a spot in the Division One T20 final, beating Sir Ali B by 33 runs at Ruaraka. Sir Ali B will have a second chance to make it to the final when they face Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj B in Qualifier 2.